Your Guide to Dental Implants in Charleston

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a permanent solution to replace lost, extracted, or broken teeth. Dental implants are designed to closely mimic the function of your natural teeth and are permanently anchored to the jawbone during an outpatient procedure. After a healing period, patients enjoy a completely restored smile. Thanks to the treatment’s high success rate and longevity, dental implants are considered the gold standard of restorative treatments.

Replace Full Arches with TeethXpress

Missing multiple teeth but tired of wearing dentures? Learn how Dr. Dillard helps fully edentulous patients enjoy the benefits of dental implants combined with the full coverage of a traditional denture. With TeethXpress, patients no longer need to worry about teeth falling out at inopportune times or sticking to a restrictive diet. TeethXpress at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Lowcountry helps patients regain confidence in their smiles.

Getting Dental Implants for Well-being

Getting dental implants is a multi-step process that occurs over the course of several months. At Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Lowcountry, we want to make sure we give you enough time to heal between each step. Giving your body time recover after your implants have been inserted into the jawbone increases the chance of healthy success, giving a strong, stable base for the placement of the abutment and crown.

What Makes a Good Dental Implant Candidate

Although dental implants are the gold standard for missing teeth restoration, not every patient is immediately eligible for treatment. During your consultation and evaluation with Dr. Dillard, we’ll closely inspect every aspect of your smile and identify whether you’re ready for dental implants. Unhealthy habits play a big role in qualifying for implants and having a successful placement, and it may be necessary to make some lifestyle changes in order to be a candidate. If you’re not a candidate yet, our oral surgeon can include preliminary strategies for preparing your smile for this revolutionary treatment.

Treatment Options Compared

Whether you’re missing one tooth or many, Dr. Dillard can customize the dental implant treatment to meet your specific needs and long-term oral health goals. In addition to traditional single implants, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Lowcountry offers solutions for partially and fully edentulous patients. Call today to get started. Imagine a smile like you’ve never seen, beautiful and natural.

Tooth Loss and Your Health

Looks aren’t the only feature that suffers after teeth are extracted or go missing. Partially and fully edentulous patients often face a number of immediate and long-term issues tied to missing teeth and the lack of stimulation.

Sedation Dentistry

Dental anxiety and fear are serious obstacles keeping many patients from achieving their best smile. At Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of the Lowcountry, Dr. Dillard is trained to provide intravenous sedation for patients, ensure they remain comfortable and calm throughout their appointment.